| Sound | Tongue | Lips | Jaw | Teeth | Air | Vocal Chords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| /ˈ/ | ||||||
| /d/ | The tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air. | The teeth are together. Then they separate. | First, the air stops. Then it flows. | The vocal cords vibrate. | ||
| /ɑ/ | The tongue is flat and low in the mouth. The tongue is in the center of the mouth. The tip of the tongue touches the back of the bottom front teeth. | The lips remain relaxed in a neutral position. | The jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible. | The vocal cords vibrate. | ||
| /m/ | The lips are together. | The air comes out of the nose. There is no flow of air through the mouth. | The vocal cords vibrate. |